‘Bachelor in Paradise’: New season in limbo after allegations of sex assault

The fourth season of “Bachelor in Paradise” is on the ropes after an alleged incident between contestants DeMario Jackson and Corinne Olympios on the set in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Warner Bros. said in a statement Sunday that it halted production of the show, which brings together previous contestants from “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette.”

“We have suspended production and we are conducting a thorough investigation of these allegations,” Warner Bros. said. “Once the investigation is complete, we will take appropriate responsive action.

The season premiere was set to air Aug. 8.

THE ALLEGED INCIDENT

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Corinne Olympios (left) and DeMario Jackson of “Bachelor in Paradise.”

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The trouble began when Jackson, 30, and Olympios, 24, began getting “hot and heavy” in the pool while the cameras were rolling. Their behavior made a “third party” feel uncomfortable. TMZ reported there are accusations of sexual assault. A field producer reportedly complained that Olympios was too drunk to consent to Jackson’s advances but producers allowed the behavior to go on.

According to TMZ, Olympios hired an attorney and is blaming producers for allowing the sexual encounter to happen despite being drunk. Both Jackson and Olympios were said to be drinking throughout the day of the shooting. Olympios claimed she was in a “blackout state” and was unable to consent, the New York Post reported.

JACKSON: FOOTAGE WILL EXONERATE ME OF SEX ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS

Jackson, who most recently appeared on this season of “The Bachelorette,” has been telling his friends that the footage that was shot of him will exonerate him, the New York Post reported.

In a series of text messages obtained by the newspaper, Jackson claims “we all know what happened” and the “tape will prove it.”

HOST ADDRESSES ALLEGATIONS

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Host Chris Harrison arrives on the red carpet in Boardwalk Hall, the venue for the 95th Miss America Pageant, that takes place tonight in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

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“Bachelor in Paradise” host Chris Harrison spoke out Tuesday about the “allegations of misconduct” on the set of the reality show. He said he wanted to put an end to “all the rumors and misinformation being put out there.”